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2010-06-16 | Lloyds Banking Group takes four of the top ten positions in the 2009 Experian Hitwise UK Online Performance Awards for online success in the Business and Finance - Banks and Financial Institutions category.

2010-06-08 | Now that the Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 has passed, John Jenkins, an independent financial professional is helping Americans answer the question "What's in it for me?"

2010-03-18 | Moneystand founder Matt Spencer suggests savers must look for smart new ways to make the most out of their accumulated wealth in the midst of continual drops in saving rates.

2009-12-11 | 3.7 million people plan to spend GBP5,323 each Sainsbury's Finance offers loans at just 8.0% for Sainsbury's shoppers

2009-11-28 | Can rewards credit cards keep up with trusted supermarket brands?

2009-11-27 | Sainsbury's new Easy Saver account promises to pay 2% over the Bank of England base for 12 months from account opening. Customers taking out an Easy Saver qualify for Double Nectar points on their Sainsbury's shopping for two years.

2009-10-09 | Latest uSwitch.com savings analysis reveals 27 savings products across the market have had their rates cut by as much as 3% in the last month alone

2009-10-02 | Following this year's savings rate massacre, 9 million consumers have locked away GBP131 billion in fixed rate savings accounts in the last 12 months, but almost one in ten have already made a withdrawal resulting in penalties.

2009-09-25 | Fairfax Digital have combined with financial comparison website Mozo to launch a new compare and save service that helps consumers find better banking products online.

2009-09-18 | There are currently 981,000 lodgers in the UK

2009-09-13 | Sainsbury's Finance today announces the launch of a new online savings account

2009-08-23 | 3.6 million Brits claim to ignore or delay opening bank statements Sainsbury's Finance is launching a new website "Money Matters" offering independent personal finance information and hints & tips

2009-08-01 | Sainsbury's Finance offers home insurance for landlords offering a range of benefits including unlimited buildings cover. Get up to 20% discount plus 3,000 Nectar points when purchasing Sainsbury's award winning Home Insurance online.

2009-07-15 | Two thirds of people have not protected themselves for the long term should they lose their household's main income. 45% of Brits said they would use their savings if they or their partner were unable to work due to ill health or Injury

2009-07-10 | Leading credit card comparison site launches four new interactive credit card calculators

2009-06-27 | 15% people who drive with children in their car admit to driving without the appropriate child safety seating. Fear of being late is the biggest cause of erratic driving on the school run

2009-06-16 | An estimated 13,600 loans were taken out for weddings during the first four months of 2009(1) 43% increase in the number of loans taken out for weddings since last year. Sainsbury's Finance offers loans at just 7.9% for Sainsbury's shoppers

2009-06-12 | The percentage of Brits who say they have no money to save increased from 50% in 2008 to 85% in 2009. Daily cost of living is biggest barrier to saving. Burden of debt has increased - 42% cite it as a barrier to saving (up 10% from 2008)

2009-05-29 | Scottish Widows paid over GBP28m in critical illness cover claims between November 2007 and October 2008. Only 2% of critical illness claims were declined due to non-disclosure. The three main reasons for claims - cancer, heart related and stroke.

2009-05-16 | The third annual Scottish Widows Savings and Investments Report reveals that the vast majority (72%) of people who did not save money in the past 12 months want to start saving for the future